Author: Tom Patriot

Eating blueberries every day improves heart health

Tom Patriot

Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease — according to new research led by the University of East Anglia, in collaboration with colleagues from Harvard and across the UK. New findings published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent. The research team from UEA’s Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, Norwich Medical School, say that blueberries and other berries should be included in dietary strategies to…

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DERM DMS: HOW CAN I AVOID SUMMER BREAKOUTS?

Tom Patriot

There are a lot of great things that come with summer — tropical vacations, time spent by the pool, beach trips with friends — and then there are some not so great things: sunburn, blistering heat, and of course, those dreaded summer breakouts. Fact of the matter is, the summer can be tough on our skin. Be it the irritation from the elements we come into contact with (read: chlorine, salt water) or sweaty skin, summer acne can seem unavoidable. But not all hope is lost. Skincare.com reached out to board-certified dermatologist Amanda Doyle, MD,…

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Emilia Clarke Gets Emotional Responding to Fans Who Fundraised for Her Charity

Tom Patriot

Emilia Clarke is over the moon after Game of Thrones fans raised thousands of dollars for her charity SameYou, which supports people recovering from brain injury and stroke, in honor of her performance as Daenerys Targaryen. At the time of writing, the online fundraising campaign has amassed at least £83,817 (about $105,877) since its launch on May 22. Clarke responded to the fundraiser in an Instagram video yesterday when the total was still below £38,000 (about $48,000); it’s more than doubled since then. “I’m so incredibly, like, moved and blown away and grateful and thank…

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Children who nap midday are happier, excel academically, and have fewer behavioral problems

Tom Patriot

Ask just about any parent whether napping has benefits and you’ll likely hear a resounding “yes,” particularly for the child’s mood, energy levels, and school performance. New research from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of California, Irvine, published in the journal SLEEP backs up that parental insight. A study of nearly 3,000 fourth, fifth, and sixth graders ages 10-12 revealed a connection between midday napping and greater happiness, self-control, and grit; fewer behavioral problems; and higher IQ, the latter particularly for the sixth graders. The most robust findings were associated…

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